HR Onboarding Assistant
Salary: £26,000 DOE
TSR Legal is pleased to be working on behalf of a growing and progressive law firm that is looking to recruit a Payroll & HR Onboarding Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy operations function and play a key role in payroll processing and the employee onboarding experience.
The successful candidate will support accurate payroll administration while helping to deliver a smooth, professional and welcoming onboarding journey for new starters in a fast-paced and people-focused environment.
The Role
This position is responsible for supporting payroll processes and providing day-to-day HR and onboarding administration, working closely with the Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Support
*Processing and updating the staff database
*Preparation and processing of the monthly payroll
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records
*Liaising with team leaders to ensure salary payments, deductions and benefits are accurate
*Responding to employee payroll and payslip queries
*Submitting monthly pension contributions
*Supporting pension re-enrolment processes
HR & Onboarding Coordination
*Providing general HR support to the Operations Manager
*Coordinating pre-employment checks, including right-to-work documentation and references
*Ensuring accuracy of employee information for both new and existing staff
*Preparing and issuing offer letters and employment contracts
*Ordering IT equipment and ensuring readiness for new and existing employees
*Scheduling induction sessions with team leaders and supporting a positive onboarding experience
*Maintaining onboarding trackers and ensuring all documentation is completed and filed
*Acting as a point of contact for new starters throughout their onboarding journey
*Handling initial HR enquiries
General Administration
*Maintaining accurate employee records within HR systems
*Supporting reporting and audits related to payroll, onboarding and employee exits
*Assisting with continuous improvement of payroll and onboarding processes
*Providing general administrative support to the Operations Manager
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
*A minimum of one year’s experience in payroll administration
*Previous experience in HR administration (desirable)
*Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
*Confident communication and interpersonal skills
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and experience using HR/payroll systems
*The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
What’s on Offer
*Starting salary of £26,000
*25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
*Birthday leave
*The opportunity to join a growing law firm with a supportive and collaborative culture
How to Apply
For further information or to apply for this role, please contact Rachel Phillips in confidence at TSR Legal: